1 comments about New Year's Day.

1. Being an Anglophile, no matter what, I would rate this movie favorably. Being the first one to review I like also to be honest. This is obviously a British movie, a Strand Releasing. It is not a real gay movie, however, the relationship between the two boys is extraordinarily close due to the circumstances. There is love between the two main characters but what I consider of a friendship nature. There is no kissing or sexual scenes, there is a tender moment at the end where Steven lies on top of Jake crying.
   
   The story is basically a tragic one. A ski trip to France by the local high school kids turns deadly with an avalanche eliminating everybody except for Jake and Steven. After the accident a school counselor is assigned to both students to work out through their emotional problems dealing with this trauma.
   
   The trauma is too much to bear emotionally injuring both boys. They make a pact that they will commit suicide a year later on New Year's Day by jumping off the Dover cliffs (beautiful scenery.) During that year they make a book of tasks to complete (12). Some of these tasks are very disturbing, especially coming from someone who is emotionally upset.
   
   The movie goes on presenting the boys in them performing their criminally acts. Both boys are at opposite ends of the social spectrum. Steven belongs to a very rich family, Jake from a poor family, single mother who is mentally ill. Jake has a small brother and sister. This set up seems to be very traditional among gay movies.
   
   As the end of the year approaches, Jake and Steven's juvenile attitudes start to change, getting cold feet about dying. There is the scene of car speeding out of control driven by the two boys, it flips, both boys survive. And the final scenes where the boys jump off the cliff surviving the fall. They did not do the task of killing a large animal.
   
   The theme of beating death by a group of kids in a similar situation was made famous by the American movie Final Destination. In that movie the Reaper manage to retrieve some of the kids. In this movie both kids survive three times beating death. The Machiavellian acts by both kids remind me of the German movie Out of Hand.
   
   This is a good story about two boys who endure hardships together. It is a story about true friendship.

5 comments about Mother's Day (1980).

1. Ike and Addley are two comically moronic brothers (who by their looks may have had different papas) living in the woods of New Jersey with their sweet smiling but twisted mama. When a trio of women reuniting from college for a camp out, meet this freak family, suspense, bloodshed and yes, even comedy ensue.
   Fans of B-Videos, Troma and "women in peril" all have something to love here.



2. After the success of 'Halloween' in the late 70's, it seemed a week didn't go by when some holiday or yearly event wasn't being turned into the next horror atrocity! Black Christmas, April Fool's Day, Friday The 13th, Happy Birthday To Me and Mother's Day!.......Ahhh good old Mom!...Maw..Mammy or whatever term of endearment you might wanna use. 'Mother Dear' is a sweet old gal in this gruesome, repulsive and nasty tale of sick depravity, torture and revenge. In spite of itself, I happen to like this film!?? I don't know why?...Maybe the over the top performances or gore sequences? or maybe the demented black comedic undertone laced through the film? Whatever it may be....It does have a sense of style and the extremely vengeful redemption scenes are priceless! Don't forget about ol' "Queenie"! This one is a must see for horror fans but some gals may want to leave this one to the guys. It does have some extremely cruel rape scenes that may put you off in a big way. I'm glad I bought this when it was in print. Remember..........Queenie's out there somewhere! LOL!
   
   Happy Halloween CB and the rest of my horror crazed buddies at Amazon!



3. I saw this movie when it came out in 1980 and remembered it as a very typical slasher of the day. Seeing it (and other films from back then) in 2008, I'm struck by how much has changed. Even the worst movies made today, with the worst actors, have standards far and away better than "Mother's Day." And yet, they're not really as good. Hmm...
   "Mother's Day" is actually a bad movie with a lot of heart, so it's a lot of fun to watch, and maybe that's what really matters. Gather a bunch of friends, pop it in, and enjoy it for what it is... a ghastly (but enjoyable) flick about a ghastly family and three obnoxious sorority sisters who kinda-sorta deserve what happens, just because they're all so delightfully annoying. B++



4. Troma was an interesting sideline cult film studio before the 1990's. They made Roger Corman seem like a major studio - and this was shocking and bizarre in its day but now, really - just an amateur production with camcorders. Now that people can shoot and edit masterpieces with special effects using a $600 Mac, this is pretty much a yawner. And after the snuff porn of the last few years, this is a walk in the park with a lab puppy if you're talkinga bout its shock value (and that's presuming you never saw any Italian horror movies or American grindhouse films of the 1970's)... and the worst sin of all, for a camp movie about kidnapping young women, there's no nudity. So, if you've lead a sheltered life and have seen only just THE SOUND OF MUSIC, this movie might shock you but otherwise, it's not very good, its camp value is nil, there's no nudity and it's not scary. It's only interesting in a historical context for film buffs.
   
   Plus, one more annoying thing. There is a tedious 5-minute intro by the head of Troma who likes to hear himself talk and of course, none of his employees will tell him he's not funny nor interesting ... AND of course, you cannot fast forward or skip through it. Just another reason to skip it.



5. I think those who create these sort of films have got a serious screw loose. Yes, seeing innocent women being tortured, humiliated & raped is my idea of being entertained for an hour and a half. NOT! Don't even waste your time with this one. Just as sick & twisted as I Spit On Your Grave & Last House On The Left.

No comments about Drum: Journey of a Lifetime.

5 comments about Mother's Day (1980) (Sp).

1. Ike and Addley are two comically moronic brothers (who by their looks may have had different papas) living in the woods of New Jersey with their sweet smiling but twisted mama. When a trio of women reuniting from college for a camp out, meet this freak family, suspense, bloodshed and yes, even comedy ensue.
   Fans of B-Videos, Troma and "women in peril" all have something to love here.



2. After the success of 'Halloween' in the late 70's, it seemed a week didn't go by when some holiday or yearly event wasn't being turned into the next horror atrocity! Black Christmas, April Fool's Day, Friday The 13th, Happy Birthday To Me and Mother's Day!.......Ahhh good old Mom!...Maw..Mammy or whatever term of endearment you might wanna use. 'Mother Dear' is a sweet old gal in this gruesome, repulsive and nasty tale of sick depravity, torture and revenge. In spite of itself, I happen to like this film!?? I don't know why?...Maybe the over the top performances or gore sequences? or maybe the demented black comedic undertone laced through the film? Whatever it may be....It does have a sense of style and the extremely vengeful redemption scenes are priceless! Don't forget about ol' "Queenie"! This one is a must see for horror fans but some gals may want to leave this one to the guys. It does have some extremely cruel rape scenes that may put you off in a big way. I'm glad I bought this when it was in print. Remember..........Queenie's out there somewhere! LOL!
   
   Happy Halloween CB and the rest of my horror crazed buddies at Amazon!



3. I saw this movie when it came out in 1980 and remembered it as a very typical slasher of the day. Seeing it (and other films from back then) in 2008, I'm struck by how much has changed. Even the worst movies made today, with the worst actors, have standards far and away better than "Mother's Day." And yet, they're not really as good. Hmm...
   "Mother's Day" is actually a bad movie with a lot of heart, so it's a lot of fun to watch, and maybe that's what really matters. Gather a bunch of friends, pop it in, and enjoy it for what it is... a ghastly (but enjoyable) flick about a ghastly family and three obnoxious sorority sisters who kinda-sorta deserve what happens, just because they're all so delightfully annoying. B++



4. Troma was an interesting sideline cult film studio before the 1990's. They made Roger Corman seem like a major studio - and this was shocking and bizarre in its day but now, really - just an amateur production with camcorders. Now that people can shoot and edit masterpieces with special effects using a $600 Mac, this is pretty much a yawner. And after the snuff porn of the last few years, this is a walk in the park with a lab puppy if you're talkinga bout its shock value (and that's presuming you never saw any Italian horror movies or American grindhouse films of the 1970's)... and the worst sin of all, for a camp movie about kidnapping young women, there's no nudity. So, if you've lead a sheltered life and have seen only just THE SOUND OF MUSIC, this movie might shock you but otherwise, it's not very good, its camp value is nil, there's no nudity and it's not scary. It's only interesting in a historical context for film buffs.
   
   Plus, one more annoying thing. There is a tedious 5-minute intro by the head of Troma who likes to hear himself talk and of course, none of his employees will tell him he's not funny nor interesting ... AND of course, you cannot fast forward or skip through it. Just another reason to skip it.



5. I think those who create these sort of films have got a serious screw loose. Yes, seeing innocent women being tortured, humiliated & raped is my idea of being entertained for an hour and a half. NOT! Don't even waste your time with this one. Just as sick & twisted as I Spit On Your Grave & Last House On The Left.

5 comments about Sweet November (Mother's Day Gift Set with Card and Gift Wrap).

1. When I saw this movie, I was not a fan of Reeves, and I only knew Theron by name. I had never seen her performances before. As I happened upon this movie on cable one night, just as it started, The first 30 minutes, I sat through with a cocked eyebrow, watching Reeves weave his character, Nelson Moss, into life. Then along came Theron, as the quirky, mysterious, wise beyond her years, captivating, and poignant Sara Deever, and after that, I was hooked.
   Truly, as it is infamously told in the reviews, the last act of the film, to it's end was absolutly heartwrenching. I was just starstruck by Charlize Theron's character in this movie, her performance, everything. I also found that this is actually a REMAKE of the original from the 50's with Sandra Dee. I've yet to see it, but it peaked my interest. Although I doubt it would hold a candle to this version. I am now a starstruck fan of Theron's, and have since obsessively seen every one of her performances since. This is a MUST SEE.



2. This movie has a sweetness and softness that I love but it still has some laughs and irony. It is a nice mixture which also includes tears and as a whole it is a movie that I do recommend. Romanticism is definitely the main ingredient. Charlize Theron has a wonderful portrayal, not usual with her.



3. I liked the expedited serviced, but what I didnt like was that this movie wasn't well described in all of their features. I ordered the movie as a gift for someone else, hoping that it included subtitles in Spanish, but that wasn't specified in the general review at Amazon's (in fact, it didn't specified what the languajes of the subtitles were, as all of the movies reviewed at Amazon's).
   
   I really would like to know, for future purchases, that the movies listed were rated at all of their features, specifically of the languajes of their subtitles.



4. I first saw this movie when it first came out with a friend--she had free tickets--I am very glad she did, because after watching it, I am glad I did not pay $10.00 bucks to see this movie. Okay, being a sucker for romances, I decided to watch it again.....
   
   First, I would like to say, I love, love Charlize Theron as an actor, she is excellent, when placed in the right roles and her agent is not on some kind of "let's make a quick buck, fix!" But hey, she did make Mr. Reeves look good, okay not really.
   
   But Keanu Reeves in a romances is like someone scratching their nails on a chalkboard, HUH! actually he is just an awfully, awful actor, it's like watching a robot trying to have emotions, especially in an romantic movie. Keanu is better in movies that does not require using the human heart to express emotions!
   
   Now on to the Scenes in the Sweet November. I'm from SF and know for certain, at least I am 99.9% certain that you cannot walk out of your house in Potrero Hill and 5 minutes later be scrolling down Dolores Park, eating an ice cream cone, nor can you be in Chinatown with one skip and a hop from Potrero Hill. Unless you have a car or you have a very special route from Potrero to Dolores Park to Chinatown, in which case could someone please let me Know! Just had to mention this, because it really bugged me....
   
   But hey, this is hollywood and I guess they figured us folks in the Bay Area would not catch this one.
   
   Basically, if the acting on Keanu's part had been believable, heartfelt and real, I would have enjoyed this movie more. Plus, what is up with the Movies about dying woman, with some unknown disease!



5. I think I can honestly say that `Sweet November' is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It's actually so bad that I'm at a loss for words at really what to say here. I am truly baffled by all the four and five star reviews, but I'm not here to judge other reviewers, just this atrocious movie.
   
   `Sweet November' has the disadvantage of sporting a preposterous story that makes little to no sense and is chuck full of so many clichés one may can guess each and every plot point just by reading the film description. Sara Deever is a sweet single woman who engages in month-long relationships with men in order to help them change their lives for the better. She shies away from any real commitment because she is very ill and so she makes sure she warns them before agreeing to take them on that they are not allowed to fall in love with her, no matter what. Her `November' is Nelson Moss, an advertising executive who is a workaholic, devoid of any real life. After a chance meeting she decides to invite him to live with her so she can `help' him.
   
   Yes, it's a ridiculous premise. No self respecting woman would invite total strangers to come live with them, and no sane male would take her up on the offer. He may go home for the night, but he's not moving in.
   
   I understand that films don't always make sense; they are in fact works of fiction; and if the plot were the only issue I may be compelled to forgive it a little and enjoy what else I can from the film, but the plot is the least of its worries. There is a major problem with the two stars of this film, especially Reeves, but Theron does little to rectify the problem. Keanu Reeves is seriously one of the worst actors of our generation. He has almost no emotional depth and is almost always one-note. In fact the only role he seemed suited for and actually delivered in was `The Matrix', for it was the only role that required his dry personality. Here he falls flat and proves uninteresting and ridiculously mechanical. His performance is laughably bad, nothing honest coming from him in any way. Theron is better, but she can't rescue the film. She is charming but her quirkiness tends to be a drawback. Her character comes off as rather insane instead of interesting. She is gorgeous, there is no denying that, but pretty is not enough.
   
   I honestly thought that this movie was going to be sweet, but I can't stress enough how deceiving the films title really is. I want to rent the original now, just to see if it is as horrible. Somehow I doubt that. I took my ex-girlfriend to see this film when it was first released, thinking that it would be a great date movie, but it proved to be a horrible experience for the both of us, and while I don't blame this movie for our eventual breakup (which happened less than a week later) I do find it slightly ironic and like to joke that this movie was our downfall. I recently caught this movie on Cable and sat through it, just to see if my feelings for the film were tainted by my feelings for my ex, and their not; the movie is genuinely horrendous.
   
   If you want to see something romantic and charming this is not the route to go. Rent `Love Story' or `The Notebook' or `While You Were Sleeping' instead.

No comments about An Hour Long Special with 'The Goads' At Sea World.

No comments about Mr. Magoo: Cartoon Collection Volume 1 - Military Magoo/ Base on Bawls/ The Skinned Diver/ Mother's Little Helper/ A Day at the Beach.

No comments about Mother Goose Gospel Presents: A Day at the Farm.

5 comments about Message in a Bottle (Mother's Day Gift Set with Card and Gift Wrap).

1. Product was shipped in a timely manner and was new as promised still in a sealed wrapper



2. Oh puh-lease... I thought this movie would be a great romantic movie. And I was sorely disappointed. I thought Kevin Costner's acting was a bit stiff, but hey, I still believed his character came to truly (and finally!) love Robin Wright Penn's character. I watched this movie because I wanted a romance story and I loved the actors involved in the project. But tragic?! Catastrophic. What kind of "message" is Message in a Bottle supposed to be leaving us with? If you get all your problems figured out and then get your life going in the right direction... well that's it it's over, life will play a cruel joke on you?
   
   And I totally didn't believe that a born boatsman would jump off a boat in the middle of the storm and not be tethered to something. I hated that scene and not just because I didn't like the outcome.
   
   Don't watch this, it will depress you.



3. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I'VE SEEN IN ALONG TIME. PERSONS WHO HAVE LOST LOVE ONES REALLY NEED TO WATCH THIS. KEVIN COSTNER IS ONE OF THE BEST ACTORS WE HAVE,



4. ... but only if you are deaf. Seriously. This movie is visually gorgeous. That's about it. The actual message found in the bottle should be enough to make you go right to mute. Then, if you are not deaf, maybe put on some Chopin Nocturns and enjoy 2 hours of beautiful cinematography.



5. "Message in the Bottle" is, like the tag-line suggests, a tale of love lost and found. The way I was introduced to this film is rather interesting, I suppose. Many years ago I came across it when I was searching online for information regarding the 1977 classic Disney film "The Rescuers." Both films share the theme of the "message in the bottle" so the connection lead me to this 1999 film. Finally, I saw it for sale in a grocery store's bargain DVD bin and just had to bring it home with me, so I did. I could not have been more pleased. The film is touching in many ways, beautifully filmed, with fantastic characters and great acting. It's a refreshing tale of love that does leave a bittersweet impact, and probably will not be forgotten easily. It is also interesting that I found this film so captivating, because romance tales have never really been of interest to me. Emily Brontë's novel, "Wuthering Heights," was the first time I felt interested in a story of love, enough to keep me reading, very intrigued, through its hundreds of pages. "Message in a Bottle" did the same thing, it intrigued me. The gorgeously filmed sceneries automatically appealed to me; sights of lighthouses, docks and ships, ships out at sea, ocean waves, beautiful sunsets... not to forget the message in the bottle. To me it was like watching one of Thomas Kinkade's paintings come to life right before my eyes; the sceneries in this film are that beautiful.
   
   This is the story of a young woman named Theresa, who works for the Chicago Tribune. She and her ex-husband had recently divorced and the two exchanged the time they would spend with their one son. One day, during a visit to the shore, Theresa finds a simple bottle stranded on the sand and discovers inside it a message from a mysterious man addressed to a certain "Dear Catherine." Theresa is touched by the profound love expressed by this person to their beloved, deceased wife, and so are her friends at work when they read it. Theresa is not happy when her friends at the Chicago Tribune decide to publish the message in their newspaper, for she believes the person had meant the message to be personal and private. Still, Theresa becomes intrigued with this man and longs to find him. With a crew of investigators, she uses every clue she has, including a second and third message, to track down the author of these messages. Her investigation leads her to a seaside town in North Carolina and a certain G. Blake. She has high expectations of this man and quickly sets out to find him. When she finally does, her expectations are exceeded, and she rapidly falls in love with grieving, timid Garret Blake. She discovers the story behind his wife's death and the rivalry the event left behind for two different family's, Garret's and Catherine's. Garret is unwilling to let go of the past and wants to conserve every memory he has of his deceased wife. That is, until he himself slowly finds himself falling in love with Theresa. The story then changes into one of trust, honesty and understanding, as well as a story of letting go of the past and looking forward, allowing a past life to live only in memories. Both characters struggle within themselves to find their right paths, until the story finally changes back to one of bravery and loss.
   
   All in all, a very profound, believable and touching love story. The characters, including Paul Newman as Dodge, Garret's father, are all strong, believable, unique and highly appealing. They're dynamic, they change and grow in one way or another, and that applies to a number of minor characters as well. The story feels like a classic tale of love set in modern times. This doesn't affect the impact of the tale, however, because like I said, the sceneries in this film create on their own a sense of enchanting magic that surrounds the action and the characters. I half-wish that some of the more adult-oriented scenes and language had been left out, thus making this film more appropriate for younger audiences. The film is a perfect love story, refreshing and unique, and why should we not be allowed to experience it when we're younger? Again, this film is beautiful and I'm delighted to have it in my collection. I must say I was shocked at the number of negative reviews this film has received, ranging from bad to mediocre. I guess in the age of dumb comedy and pessimistic disaster films, people are just not yet ready to experience a well told story of life. I never, or very rarely, let others' opinions on a film alter my own views on it, so I give this film nine stars out of ten, which in my book, is excellent!

5 comments about My Left Foot.

1. Daniel Day-Lewis is incredible. I can't think of any other movie where the acting is strong enough to really fool you. When I first saw this movie I didn't know who Daniel Day-Lewis was. I thought that he was a real actor with cerebral palsy playing the part. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that he's just the most gifted actor I have ever seen and has no disabilities at all. Not to be overlooked is the job that the young boy did playing the role of Christie Brown as a kid... Amazing! This is a moving story. A story about overcoming the odds, about family, about love, about loyalty. Certainly this is one of the greatest movies of all time. I have owned it for a long time and each time I watch it I just can't get over how great this movie really is. It never ceases to amaze me.



2. This was a wonderful movie. Very moving. The acting was stupendous, especially that of Daniel Day Lewis. I would highly recommend this movie.



3. Watching this, its almost hard to imagine it is based off a completely true story. It didnt come as a complete surprise however to witness Daniel Day-Lewis act is arse off like nobody could. There are not enough words to describe his performance. An oscar well deserved. The film itself feels a tad bit dated but it doesn't deter from the fact that this is a wonderful and powerful movie that should be seen by all.



4. If you don't believe that, watch this amazing preformance. Day-Lewis has taken on some challenging roles including this past year's There Will Be Blood but nothing he's done compares to his portrayal of Christy Brown , the Irish artist with cerebral palsy in this film.
   This is a movie that should not be missed.
   
   Day-Lewis supported by a wonderful cast and a script based on a true story,My Left Foot is film that I will never forget.



5. For a long time I didn't want to see this movie, why?, it would remind me of my youth, born with a birth defect that skips through many generations of my family, serious? kind of, I went to a school for crippled children up until high school, after that, a normal life, looking back on that experience, I always thought that kids with C/P got dealt the absolute worst hand for life that could happen, 90-100% dependent on some one else for everything. Daniel Day Lewis gets my tear soaked award for nailing just what a person with C/P has to endure through life, his speech, movements, 100% accurate, he must have spent a hell of a lot of time with these unfortunate people to master his performance, brilliant!, I have a real soft spot in my heart for those souls that have to struggle through life with a birth defect, it's not easy, I help and bless them. This might not be a film for tender hearted people, I struggled with it, glad I did, it might open some people's eyes to real struggles.